What recession? For the die-hard denim aficionados, luxury comes at a hefty price. How high are you willing to go? Perhaps not as radical as young Japanese women who starve themselves, living on noodles, just to save up for a prized designer item, but wishful thinking is not a bad thing. Champagne wishes and caviar dreams my friends, reach for the stars! If not, admiring from afar is easier on your wallets.

Balmain Biker Jean

Balmain Biker Jean, $2,098

Be the leader of the pack in these distressed skinny biker jeans. With ribbed patches and seam detailing at the knees and waist. Front, back zip pockets. Zip detail at ankle. Banded waist. Front zip closure.

How sublime are these kicks! Part of Nike’s much anticipated Selvage Denim Pack, which consists of these Blazers and the Terminator Hi. The raw selvage denim is two-toned in a darker and lighter version with contrast stitching like premium denim. Retro classics revived with updated fabrics and material. What better material than premium selvage denim to kick it up a notch!